NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub

A Contract Award Notice
by NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
15 year (est.)
Value
£9M
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
17 Oct 2023
Delivery
To 30 Jul 2038 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Morpeth

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey ‘Culture Hub’ facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and has appointed an organisation to operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis. As the award is an operator concession the value is an estimate based on financial information submitted in the successful bid.

Total Quantity or Scope

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey ‘Culture Hub’ facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are invited tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis. Informed by extensive Feasibility and Demand studies and community engagement, the Culture Hub will provide 3 Screen Cinema, a Multi-Purpose Space and Studio Space for functions and performances, a Creative Play Space, Cafe and all ancillary functions. It will be an accessible facility to appeal to a broad spectrum of users, creating a focal point for local communities and visitors. The opportunity covers all functions within the building with the exception of the Creative Play Space. The Culture Hub (The subject of this Procurement) is one part of the £70m Blyth Town Investment Plan supported by Town Deal, Future High Street Fund, Northumberland County Council and NTCA. This will deliver a range of significant projects in Blyth, including an Energy Central Campus, Hotel and public realm/street improvements to better connect and link the town to the Port. Construction of the Culture Hub will begin later in 2023 with completion in Autumn 2024. Prior to the submission of the formal planning application and construction commencing, the Operator will be engaged in the detailed design stages (RIBA Stage 3 onwards) to ensure the building is fit for purpose.

Award Detail

1 Jam Jar Cinema CIC (Whitley Bay)
  • Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub
  • Reference: ncc856
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £0.01-£5,000,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Financial Model - Projected Cinema Attendance & Average Ticket Price 15.0
Financial Model – Studio Space Live Activities & Events 5.0
Financial Model - Food & Beverage 5.0
Financial Model - Staffing 5.0
Delivery of the Service - Programming Strategy for the Cinema and Studio 20.0
Delivery of the Service – Collaboration, Engagement & Marketing 8.0
Delivery of the Service – Food & Beverage Provision 7.0
Organisational Structure 10.0
Risk 5.0
PRICE 20.0

CPV Codes

  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

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